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What Should I Do I Experienced Some Stomach Discomfort And Diarrhea?
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Thu, 14 May 2020
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Question : yesterday morning I experienced some stomach discomfort and dierriha. I am taking antibiotics which I just had to switch to a stronger dose, I have cholesteatoma. I'm certain the switch of meds cause my symptoms. today I'm feeling just fine no problems. I called my employer to take the day off but since the lockdown is in effect in mi. my employer wants me to take a week off. I am hoping to get more input and doctors note
Brief Answer:
Take easily digestible diet, probiotics, plenty of water and oral fluids
Detailed Answer:
Welcome back.
If you are feeling better, then you can very well get back to your work.
Just remember to be well hydrated and to take light meals only.
Happy living.
Best regards
Take easily digestible diet, probiotics, plenty of water and oral fluids
Detailed Answer:
Welcome back.
If you are feeling better, then you can very well get back to your work.
Just remember to be well hydrated and to take light meals only.
Happy living.
Best regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
I had a hunch it was that but am I ok to go back to work
Brief Answer:
Take easily digestible diet, probiotics, plenty of water and oral fluids
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I have gone through your query and here is my opinion.
Nearly all antibiotics can cause gastrointestinal side effects like nausea, vomitings, bloating, abdominal cramping, and antibiotic-associated diarrhea.
Antibiotics most commonly involved include: cephalosporins and penicillins, such as amoxicillin and ampicillin.
These antibiotics are usually prescribed in multiple health conditions including cholesteatoma.
These side effects are more prominent if high doses are being used but they are usually self-limiting.
These antibiotics should preferably be taken with food.
Eating can help reduce stomach side effects from certain antibiotics such as amoxicillin and doxycycline.
Drink plenty of water to avoid dehydration and use rehydrating solutions, which are rich in electrolytes.
Avoid alcohol (if at all consume)and caffeine.
Take a soft easily digestible diet.
Avoid heavy, greasy, and spicy food.
Avoid carbonated drinks and junk food.
Take yogurt and commercially available probiotics.
At times, when the symptoms do not improve, the patient needs to get medical assistance. Either the drug dose is tapered down or it is stopped altogether and the patient is switched on to another compound.
Hope that I have answered your query.
Stay healthy and stay blessed.
Regards
Take easily digestible diet, probiotics, plenty of water and oral fluids
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I have gone through your query and here is my opinion.
Nearly all antibiotics can cause gastrointestinal side effects like nausea, vomitings, bloating, abdominal cramping, and antibiotic-associated diarrhea.
Antibiotics most commonly involved include: cephalosporins and penicillins, such as amoxicillin and ampicillin.
These antibiotics are usually prescribed in multiple health conditions including cholesteatoma.
These side effects are more prominent if high doses are being used but they are usually self-limiting.
These antibiotics should preferably be taken with food.
Eating can help reduce stomach side effects from certain antibiotics such as amoxicillin and doxycycline.
Drink plenty of water to avoid dehydration and use rehydrating solutions, which are rich in electrolytes.
Avoid alcohol (if at all consume)and caffeine.
Take a soft easily digestible diet.
Avoid heavy, greasy, and spicy food.
Avoid carbonated drinks and junk food.
Take yogurt and commercially available probiotics.
At times, when the symptoms do not improve, the patient needs to get medical assistance. Either the drug dose is tapered down or it is stopped altogether and the patient is switched on to another compound.
Hope that I have answered your query.
Stay healthy and stay blessed.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
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